At Pine Dental & Aesthetics, we offer root canal treatments as a final attempt to save a tooth that would otherwise require extraction.

Root canals in a tooth contain nerves and blood vessels, which extend to the bottom of the tooth’s root. When a tooth is damaged, bacteria or a severe crack can penetrate deep into its root canal and cause an infection.

The bacteria and inflamed nerve must be removed and the canals where the nerve sits are then cleaned and filled.

Commonly, a strong restoration such as crown is required to seal the root canal filling, protect against re-infection and restore function and aesthetics.

Signs you may need a root canal treatment include ongoing pain, a dark tooth, swelling, tenderness or sensitivity to hot and cold substances.

Not all patients have symptoms however, which is why regular dental check-ups are vital.

Patients often anticipate this treatment to be daunting, but you’re in the safest of hands. Your dentist will apply local anaesthetic so you lose all feeling in the tooth undergoing treatment.

The procedure is lengthy and can often take more than one appointment, however you’ll be able to go about your day as normal once the local anaesthetic wears off in a few hours.

Don’t suffer toothache or swellings in silence.

Book in your consultation today.